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Household size in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 48138 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.57 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48138 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.7, in line with the national trend. Only 15 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in ZIP 48138, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 48138
Renters in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.1% of households in ZIP 48138 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 48.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. Only 37 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 48138: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Detroit area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 48138 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,305 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,056 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,319 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$13 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 48138 pays $1,319 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 48138
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 48138: 50.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 48138: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 48138 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 48138
| Period | ZIP 48138 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 48138 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 48138 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 48138 | 2.53 | 50.1 | 3.3% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 1970 | $1,319 | 50.4% | 96.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 48183 | 2.53 | 44.7 | 10.0% | 22.6% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,122 | 28.5% | 94.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 48193 | 2.43 | 40.0 | 10.0% | 32.8% | 8.0% | 1972 | $1,334 | 20.6% | 91.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48173 | 2.55 | 45.8 | 9.1% | 15.0% | 4.9% | 1983 | $1,288 | 28.1% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 48192 | 2.27 | 40.6 | 12.8% | 28.4% | 8.2% | 1949 | $1,079 | 22.7% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 48195 | 2.40 | 41.2 | 11.7% | 31.1% | 6.6% | 1967 | $1,296 | 22.0% | 88.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 48134 | 2.71 | 41.6 | 10.8% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 1990 | $1,115 | 31.3% | 94.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 48146 | 2.74 | 35.7 | 16.6% | 31.2% | 6.0% | 1954 | $1,174 | 10.9% | 80.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 48179 | 2.46 | 43.0 | 11.6% | 24.5% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,327 | 21.3% | 94.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 48229 | 2.54 | 38.6 | 19.2% | 37.8% | 11.0% | 1953 | $846 | 9.0% | 71.3% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 48101 | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 1955 | $1,239 | 31.7% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 48138. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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